New spade

[Florida_boy]

Years ago I bought a long handled garden spade from Smith and Hawken. Mine was like the ones they sell ad the D handled ones today but it had a long handle. It has been a good tool over these years but it has finally given up the ghost. Doesn't anyone know who might sell spades such as these now days?

Thanks

[Deberosa]

I have a new spade that is now my favorite because I can dig a long time and not get so tired. *It's a Fiskar's spade - it has the D handle, and the top of it has a broad step to make it easier on your foot and it's solid steel. * You might check that out for your next spade - should last a good long time!

http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10101&categoryId=10274&productId=105 56

[Florida_boy]

That looks like it might have possibilities but I'm looking for something with a square point. I find they're much more useful when chopping through roots and such that I encounter while digging. The extra length of the long straight handle makes it like a spear that can be propelled right through the roots and it saves time by not having to go get another tool. I like the long handles too because they are more comfortable for me to use.

[Deberosa]

Yes, for roots and such you probably need something different. This works great for the garden work I have around here.